Episodes

Dec. 20, 2022

Dissecting the Chicken or Egg Dilemma

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and David Graham, Co-founder and CEO of FuzeMee, talk about a common startup problem: "The Chicken or Egg?" dilemma. Hear about the lessons David learned when taking the leap ...

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Dec. 19, 2022

The New Paradigm of Zero Trust

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Andrew Brick, Chief Product Officer of Notoros, talk about what it means for a system to have zero trust. From high-level blockchain topics to specifics, learn all about bloc...

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Dec. 16, 2022

The Real Story of Getting Funded

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Join Matt and Matt as they talk about the real story of getting funded. Discover options for funding your business and which methods will likely work best for you and your business. Find Sta...

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Dec. 15, 2022

Sales: The Most Important Founder Skill

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Shruti Kapoor, CEO of Wingman by Clari talk about sales as the most important founder skill. Learn about why founders need to be great salespeople and how you can use tech...

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Dec. 14, 2022

Building Software to Improve the Healthcare Journey

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Dan Goldsmith, CEO of Tendo, talk about building software to improve the healthcare journey. Hear how Tendo aims to improve patient experiences and why working with diverse t...

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Dec. 13, 2022

Conversion Rate Optimization Strategies

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans connects with Evolve Media President and Content Creator Ian Smith. They discuss strategies to help Amazon and other online sellers with conversion rate optimization. Find out...

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Dec. 12, 2022

Out-of-Home Advertising

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Sam Mallikarjunan, CEO & Co-founder of OneScreen.ai, talk about the Out-of-Home Advertising industry. Find out how Sam developed a tool for advertisers to help them be more e...

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Dec. 9, 2022

How to be a Startup Investor

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson talk about how to become a startup investor. Learn about the various types of investors, how to get the best out of your investments, and gain some solid advic...

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Dec. 7, 2022

Boston Top Startups

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Join Matt DeCoursey and Lauren Conaway as they introduce you to 13 top startups, this time in Boston. It’s also an excellent opportunity to find out the toughest challenges for Matt and Laur...

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Dec. 6, 2022

The Episode 1000, 5th Birthday, 4 Million Downloads Extravaganza

In this celebratory 1000th episode of Startup Hustle, join the entire Startup Hustle host crew - Matt DeCoursey, Matt Watson, Andrew Morgans, and Lauren Conaway - as we look back on the past 5 years together, talk about the p...

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Dec. 5, 2022

Improving Fraud Detection

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Conor Burke, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Inscribe, talk about improving fraud detection. Learn about new technologies in fintech, the use of AI in fraud detect...

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Dec. 2, 2022

What is a Startup Ecosystem?

In this episode of Startup Hustle, hosts Matt DeCoursey and Matt Watson talk about startup ecosystems. Hear what startup ecosystems are made from, where to find them, and how to maximize the support you can gain from building...

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Dec. 1, 2022

Hiring Fractional CFOs

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Alejandra Santos, Founder and CEO of Startup Tandem, talk about how to know when hiring a fractional CFO makes good sense. Learn about why it is so important to know the f...

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Nov. 30, 2022

The Limits of AI/ML

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and David Magerman, Managing Partner & CTO of Differential Ventures, talk about the limits of AI/ML. Learn about AI and ML learning modes, their limitations, and how you can m...

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Nov. 29, 2022

Preparing to Sell Your eCommerce Brand

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Andrew Morgans and Thomas Smale, CEO of FE International, talk about the process of preparing to sell your eCommerce brand. Learn everything you need to know about M and A, what to expect an...

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Nov. 28, 2022

Digital Pathology Software Solutions

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and David West, Co-founder and CEO of Proscia, talk about pathology's shift from microscope to digital. You can learn about the software powering the modern laboratory, the big d...

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Nov. 25, 2022

Using Customer Data to Drive Value

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and AnnMarie Wills, CEO and Co-founder of Leverage Lab, discuss using data to make decisions, deliver a personalized experience to customers, and drive value. They draw on the...

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Nov. 24, 2022

Competing at the Highest Level

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Marco Assis, CEO & Partner of Propio Language Services, continue our Kansas City Inc. 5000 series in a riveting discussion about competing at the highest level. Listen in ...

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Nov. 23, 2022

Hiring Elite Employees

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Cary Daniel, Co-Founder, and CEO of Nextaff, pick back up on this week's Kansas City-based 2022 Inc. 5000 recipient spotlights! Learn all about what you need to do as an o...

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Nov. 22, 2022

Creating A Workplace Where People Want To Work

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Cameron McNie, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, continue our Kansas City Inc. 5000 series with an exciting discussion around leadership and company cul...

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Nov. 21, 2022

From Startup to Inc. 5000

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Steve Bernstein, Partner at CrowdPharm, kick off our week-long series featuring Kansas City-based 2022 Inc. 5000 recipient companies. What a fun conversation between Matt ...

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Nov. 18, 2022

Fintech Isn't Dead

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Ryan Hemingway, Managing Director of Epic Ventures, enjoy a very fluid discussion together covering a wide variety of Fintech topics. So, is Fintech dead, and should start...

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Nov. 17, 2022

Getting Your Team Unstuck

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and Maura Charles, CEO & Digital Product Consultant at Keep it Human, talk about how to get your team unstuck. Learn how to create highly functional and diverse teams and how ...

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Nov. 16, 2022

Online Auction Solutions

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and Andy O'Hanlon, CEO and Founder of Equip-Bid, talk about online auction solutions. Hear about Andy's entrepreneurial journey and learn how Equip-Bid provides online, easy s...

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